Posted 2009-12-17 8:50 AM (#114345) Subject: Saddle Bags
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Posts: 326 Location: Gallatin, TN
Well my 10 year old saddle bags have finally given out and it's time for a new set. With what brand has everyone had the best luck? We ride 6 - 8 hours so I am looking for saddle bags that will hold ice and keep my drinks cold.
Posted 2009-12-18 4:43 AM (#114368 - in reply to #114345) Subject: RE: Saddle Bags
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Posts: 1069 Location: MI.
Tractor Suppy, Weaver makes them. They are insulated, deep and machine washable. My original ones are about 8 years old and are still holding up. They have been rubbed, caught on alot of trees, brush, and they don't have any rips. The holes where the tiestraps go aren't even torn.
Posted 2009-12-18 6:15 AM (#114370 - in reply to #114345) Subject: RE: Saddle Bags
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Posts: 270 Location: Roanoke IL
I have had several sets of saddle bags, but I'm in love with the ones made by Tacky Too. The same company that makes the non slip saddle pads has a set of saddle bags that has that grippy stuff on the bottom. It's easy to wipe off the bottom, and they really stay in place on your horse. The insulation is THICK, the cordura is great quality. Both the side bags have a zipper access, with a velcro flap over it. The top bag is a sorta half moon shape, which is attractive, and easy to get into while riding. These bags are BIG. You can hold a 12 pack in each side with ice. Really! Go to www.tacky-tack.com and look under saddle bags. The d rings and grommets are real metal, and quality. Lots of even high end saddle bags have plastic hardware. I think these are wonderful. I'm actually thinking of buying another set just in case my current set has any misfortune!
Posted 2009-12-26 3:34 PM (#114571 - in reply to #114345) Subject: RE: Saddle Bags
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Posts: 69 Location: Tennessee
Go to have saddlewilltravel.com Look at the daytripper bags with the light load supenders. Used them for years, the best I have ever found for insulated bags. Be sure to buy the optional foam insulators. THey will hold Ice for 6 hours
Posted 2009-12-26 11:21 PM (#114577 - in reply to #114370) Subject: RE: Saddle Bags
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Originally written by Angelmay84 on 2009-12-18 6:15 AM
I have had several sets of saddle bags, but I'm in love with the ones made by Tacky Too. The same company that makes the non slip saddle pads has a set of saddle bags that has that grippy stuff on the bottom. It's easy to wipe off the bottom, and they really stay in place on your horse. The insulation is THICK, the cordura is great quality. Both the side bags have a zipper access, with a velcro flap over it. The top bag is a sorta half moon shape, which is attractive, and easy to get into while riding. These bags are BIG. You can hold a 12 pack in each side with ice. Really! Go to http://www.tacky-tack.com/ and look under saddle bags. The d rings and grommets are real metal, and quality. Lots of even high end saddle bags have plastic hardware. I think these are wonderful. I'm actually thinking of buying another set just in case my current set has any misfortune!
Amanda
I saw the saddle pads on the page,and,the girths,but,never could pull up any saddle bags on this link.
Posted 2009-12-31 1:21 PM (#114706 - in reply to #114368) Subject: RE: Saddle Bags
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Posts: 129 Location: Northwest Ohio
I second the motion for the ones made by Weaver at TSC. The grommets and the nylon straps and buckles are really nice. They don't hang low either. Saddle bags I had before were so "wide" that they hung low on my horse and I couldn't reach the bottom of the bag while in saddle.
Posted 2010-01-18 4:13 PM (#115427 - in reply to #114345) Subject: RE: Saddle Bags
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Snugpax are great because there is little shifting and they stay put. Even when you are flying through the terrain. The construction is nice and durable. I machine wash and dry mine with no problems. I have the Day Camping pack.
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